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RY51 FJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 98,941 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

n\s\f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,527 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,294 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,142 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,892 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 34,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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RY51 FJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 FJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY51 FJA registered?

RY51 FJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is RY51 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 FJA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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